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Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly TravelsWhen Good Pizza Meets Great Expectations
Travelling through Spain inevitably led to comparisons between one pizzeria and another. After enjoying an excellent takeaway meal earlier in the journey, expectations were naturally high when stopping at Naturale Nerja. The restaurant enjoys a good reputation and...
More Than a Balcony Over the Mediterranean
Nerja is often introduced as one of the prettiest towns on the Costa del Sol. Whitewashed streets, dramatic cliffs and turquoise water certainly justify that reputation, but the town's real significance extends far beyond its beaches. Beneath the surrounding hills...
The Bay That Hid One of Spain’s Greatest Naval Disasters
At first sight, La Herradura appears to be one of the most attractive villages on the Costa Tropical. A broad horseshoe-shaped bay, clear Mediterranean water and the mountains of the Sierra de Almijara rising immediately behind the coast create a spectacular setting....
The Mountains That Changed Southern Spain
Few mountain ranges have influenced the history of an entire country as profoundly as the Sierra Nevada. Rising above the provinces of Granada and Almería in Andalusia, it is home to the highest mountains on mainland Spain, including Mulhacén, reaching 11,414 feet ,...
The Forgotten Heart of the Eastern Alpujarras
Hidden among the mountains of the Province of Granada, Juviles is one of those villages that many travellers pass without realising its historical importance. With only a few hundred inhabitants, it is easy to mistake it for another quiet settlement in the Alpujarras....
A Hidden Capital in the Alpujarras
Most travellers crossing the Alpujarras head towards the famous white villages on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Ugíjar is often overlooked, yet for centuries it was the historical and administrative centre of the eastern Alpujarra and one of the region's...
Why Roquetas de Mar Wasn’t Quite What We Expected
Roquetas de Mar is one of the largest holiday destinations in the Province of Almería. Long beaches, modern hotels and kilometres of promenades attract thousands of visitors every summer, creating the image of a classic Mediterranean resort. After spending time...
The City That Felt Busier Than Its History Suggested
Almería has one of the most distinctive settings in southern Spain. The city stands between the Mediterranean Sea and an exceptionally dry landscape, with the Alcazaba de Almería rising above a dense urban centre, an active commercial port and a long waterfront. Its...
When the Wind Becomes Part of the Journey
Wind was one of the most persistent features of our motorhome journey through Spain. It appeared on exposed coastal roads, open plains and high sections of motorway, sometimes continuing long after the vehicle had been parked. Spain is often associated with sunshine...
Celle Ligure: One of Liguria’s Most Elegant Seaside Villages
Tucked between Savona and Varazze, Celle Ligure is one of the most charming towns on the Riviera di Ponente. Unlike many of the larger resorts along the Ligurian coast, it has managed to preserve the atmosphere of a traditional fishing village, with colourful houses...